Robert Storey Livres

In good used condition. Great vacation planner.

Part of the appeal of Vietnam is the lingering French colonial ambience found in cities like Hanoi and Saigon. For those who want to discover a more traditional Vietnam, there is the verdant countryside of the central highland.

Features full-color throughout and pull-out map; Floor plans of key sights, and dedicated chapters on the Great Wall and Beijing's historic hutong (neighborhoods); Includes language and cultural tips; illustrated coverage of the Forbidden City.

This guide includes information on getting to and around Hong Kong, Macau and Canton.

Ideal for business people as well as backpackers, this pocket-sized guide features map keys with Korean script for easy place-name identification, loads of entertainment options--from karaoke to traditional theater--comprehensive transportation information--including a subway map--a full-color section, and suggestions for hundreds of places to stay and eat for every budget.

Covers travel in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

This best-selling guide offers up-to-date advice on exploring Vietnam's rich offerings. Discover hidden gems while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of ancient Hoi An, kite surfing in Mui Ne, or marveling at the impressive pagodas and royal tombs of Hue. Inside, you'll find color maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to save time and money while navigating like a local. Essential information is readily available, including hours of operation, contact details, and transit tips, along with honest reviews for various budgets covering dining, accommodations, sightseeing, and shopping. Cultural insights enhance your travel experience, providing context on history, food, arts, and more. The guide includes a convenient pull-out map of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, along with over 86 additional maps. It covers key destinations such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Halong Bay, and the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. This comprehensive resource is ideal for both major attractions and off-the-beaten-path adventures. For more extensive coverage, consider additional guides on Southeast Asia. Since 1973, the publisher has established itself as a leading travel media company, helping curious travelers delve deeper into the cultures they encounter.

Still the only travel guide available to one of the most remote--yet fastest-changing--destinations on earth, this completely updated edition contains 46 maps, with map keys in Mongolian and English script, transportation and accommodation details, and background information on the history and culture of the region. 46 maps. color photos.

This comprehensive guide provides essential advice on social and cultural behaviour in Taiwan. In addition it covers the world's finest Chinese art museums and temples, and includes details of the recently opened Islands of the Taiwan Straights.

Each of these three islands are melting pots of races, religions and cultures. This travel guide suggests visiting the Seychelles for the beaches, Reunion for the mountains and the alpine scenery, and Mauritius for the people and culture, and includes advice and information on all.

Lonely Planet : un guide de référence, à la fois pratique et culturel, pour découvrir la Corée Un aperçu des sites incontournables et des meilleures expériences sur place : Changdeokgung, randonnées à Jeju-do, la fête de la Boue à Boryeong, la forteresse de Hwaseong de Suwon, la village traditionnel de Jeonju, les marchés, Busan, Hahoe, le temple de Bulguk-sa ... Des suggestions d'itinéraires et une sélection thématique pour organiser un voyage en phase avec ses envies : architecture traditionnelle, festivités uniques, artisanat et shopping, découvertes culinaires, panoramas... Une bonne couverture de la Corée du Nord par un auteur journaliste, expert du pays. Des chapitres consacrés aux voyages en famille et aux activités en plein air (randonnées et escalades, vélo, ski et snowboard...). Une immersion dans la culture du pays, avec un chapitre approfondi sur le Bouddhisme et des chapitres pour aller au cœur de l'Histoire et de la société coréenne. Un focus sur la gastronomie locale (les spécialités, les types de restaurant, us et coutumes à table, la cuisine de rue, l'art du kimchi, un glossaire culinaire...).

-- essential historical and cultural guide to major attractions and out-of-the-way sights -- detailed accommodation for every budget -- the best in Saigon cuisine, from street stalls to top-end dining -- fascinating excursions to the Mekong Delta and seaside retreats -- indispensable Vietnamese language chapter